Huge disappointment

September 8, 2008

Walking on a wooded trail brings me such pleasure. I can't explain it. But of all the hiking I've done, I've never been backpacking. Ever.

The Boy Scouts of America announced backpack training for leaders. My curiously was sparked. Of course, I had to fit it into my schedule and budget. I agonized over my decision for the entire summer. Just days before the deadline, I found a backpacking tent for $18 at the Sports Authority. A 25 degree mummy sleeping bag was also on sale. I borrowed an external frame backpack and signed up for training.

Then I learned that the training was cancelled.

Huge let down. Only one other person signed up. The leader promised to offer it again next year. Man, I hope so. I am aching to go.

Other than a Cub Scout overnight in October and a Cub Scout hike in January, I have little on the agenda. Maybe I'll take one of my boys to Pachaug this Sunday. Or maybe I'll grab two days on the North-South trail. Campmor has a frame backpack on sale ...